Pregnancy and restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Pregnancy and restless legs syndrome (RLS). Iron deficiency, Folate deficiency, Dopamine insufficiency. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Risk factors for RLS in pregnancy
- Iron deficiency
- Folate deficiency
- Dopamine insufficiency
- Effect of progesterone and prolactin
Non-drug treatments of RLS in pregnancy
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Drug treatments of RLS in pregnancy
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References
- Bourjeily G. Sleep disorders in pregnancy. Obstet Med 2009; 2:100-106.
- Wong PF, D'Cruz R, Hare A. Sleep disorders in pregnancy. Breathe (Sheff) 2022; 18:220004.
- Dostal M, Weber-Schoendorfer C, Sobesky J, Schaefer C. Pregnancy outcome following use of levodopa, pramipexole, ropinirole, and rotigotine for restless legs syndrome during pregnancy: a case series. Eur J Neurol 2013; 20:1241-1246.
